Research Coordinator

Citywire has an opportunity for an entry-level Research Coordinator to join our Data Quality and Analysis (DQA) team working across Citywire’s two key databases: Audience and Fund Managers. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the acquisition, processing, and maintenance of fund manager information, responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders, and providing analytical support on an ad hoc basis. You will also be involved in various data projects and encouraged to contribute ideas and observations to the business.

What you’ll be doing:

-Respond promptly to queries from internal teams and external clients, providing custom datasets as needed.

-Prepare detailed reports, charts, and insights to keep stakeholders engaged and informed.

-Ensure records, spreadsheets, and reports are accurate and up to date.

-Gather fund manager information from online sources, internal Audience Development teams, and third-party relationships to help grow and maintain Citywire’s databases.

-Become a subject matter expert on asset management sectors, asset classes, companies, and individual fund managers, including their career history and performance.

-Assist the CWX Team in various tasks and projects, providing additional support as needed.

What we’re looking for:

-Communication Skills: You’ll need excellent communication abilities to interact with colleagues from different departments and stakeholders at all levels.

-Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple workflows and changing objectives with minimal supervision, while meeting deadlines.

-Attention to Detail: A methodical and detail-oriented approach to identifying similarities and discrepancies in data.

-Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with large datasets and understanding how and why the data is significant for decision-making.

-Microsoft Office Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

-Industry Knowledge: Some knowledge of the asset management industry or a strong desire to learn.

-Language Skills: Fluency or business proficiency in Spanish is a bonus.

Meet Citywire 

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights. 

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale. 

Join the team at the forefront of the global asset management industry.

Our perks:

-Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 25 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after three years' service, and 30 days after five years' service, in addition to bank holidays.

-Flexible working options.

-£480 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.

-Eye-test and glasses allowance.

-Competitive private pension scheme.

-Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day one of employment.

-Well-being support: Access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.

-Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.

-Techscheme: Purchase the latest tech through our employer scheme, spreading the cost over 12 months with National Insurance savings.

-After two years of continuous service, access group income protection, private medical, and dental insurance.

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.